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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifty-Two through Fifty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What offer does Rodrigues make to Blackthorne?
(a) to make him his first mate.
(b) to copy his rutters.
(c) to put in a good word for him.
(d) to help him escape.

2. What does Blackthorne suspect about the daimyo, Kasigi Yabu, Lord of Izu?
(a) that he is disinterested in Blackthorne.
(b) that he understands English.
(c) that he will carry out the wishes of Father Sabastio.
(d) he does not fully trust Sabastio.

3. What country does Blackthorne say he is not an enemy of?
(a) Japan.
(b) the Friar's home country, Spain
(c) Holland.
(d) China.

4. Who knows there have been secret deals between Ishido and two of the others who rule for Yaemon?
(a) Rodrigues
(b) Mariko
(c) Martin Alvito
(d) Blackthorne

5. Who does Mura send to dig for what Toranaga lost in the earthquake?
(a) some samurai.
(b) some Portuguese.
(c) some villagers.
(d) some prisoners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Buntaro seek lodging when he comes with Toranaga?

2. When they next meet, what does Blackthorne tell Mariko he understood at the party?

3. What does Rodrigues know if there is a sea battle between his ship and Blackthorne's?

4. How does Blackthorne show his contempt for Father Sabastio?

5. What is Mariko trying to goad Ishido into admitting?

(see the answer key)

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